Srinagar, May 9, May 10 -- Srinagar on Saturday recorded a maximum temperature of 31.7degC, marking one of the hottest days of the season so far and signalling an early onset of intense summer conditions in the Kashmir Valley. According to meteorological observations, the temperature remained significantly above the seasonal average, leading to uncomfortable conditions for residents, particularly during peak afternoon hours. The rise in mercury also added to concerns over increasing heat trends being witnessed across the region in recent days.Officials noted that the sudden spike in temperature is part of a broader warming trend being observed in the Valley this spring, with daytime temperatures consistently staying above normal levels.Th...